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Periwinkle Riviera F1 is a perennial ampelous flower that can be grown both at home and in the open field (subject to wintering in a heated room). Differs in lush, long flowering throughout the summer and easy maintenance. When growing periwinkle, the main attention should be paid to watering, feeding and preparing for the cold season.
Description
Periwinkle Riviera is an ampelous plant that is grown at home, but recently it is often used in the design of the territory. Shoots spreading along the ground with dense foliage and pleasant flowers adorn the garden. They cover nondescript corners and attract attention, as well as create a pleasant backdrop for the rest of the plants.
Periwinkle Riviera belongs to the first generation hybrids (F1)
In the open field, it is bred as an annual, transferring it to a heated room for the winter. The Riviera periwinkle is small in height - only 15-20 cm, but its shoots are quite long, which allows them to spread within a radius of 50-70 cm from the point of growth. Shades of flowers: white, red, scarlet, pink.
Riviera periwinkle blooms almost all summer, from June to mid-September. The flowers reach 4-5 cm in diameter, but their large number attracts attention. Caring for the Riviera periwinkle is quite simple. The main condition is to provide him with a comfortable winter.
Growing from seeds
Periwinkle ampelous Riviera can be bred at home, including grown from seeds.
Seed germination is very high: according to the experience of summer residents, more than 80%
There are 2 sowing dates:
- early May (the soil should have time to warm up);
- early September (before winter).
In some cases, if the deadlines are missed, it is allowed to plant the seeds of the Periwinkle Riviera even in early summer (first half of June). But the flowering time will accordingly shift by 1.5-2 months. However, the flowers will still have time to appear at the end of summer.
Planting technology periwinkle standard:
- First you need to clean and dig up the flower bed.
- If the soil is depleted, add overripe compost or humus with mineral fertilizer (50 g / m2).
- Grooves are made and seeds are planted to a depth of no more than 1 cm.
- Watered and covered with foil (in case of planting in spring).
- When the sprouts get stronger, 5-7 leaves will appear on them, the film can be removed.
It is possible to grow periwinkle Riviera seeds with or without a pick.
In the first case, they are sown very close and then separated. In the second, they are immediately planted at a distance of 20-40 cm or more, depending on the desired planting density.
Outdoor planting and care
In the garden, the Riviera periwinkle is bred as an annual, since it winters indoors. You can transfer a flower to open ground in early May (in the south - in mid-April).
Site selection and preparation
When choosing a place for planting periwinkle Riviera, pay attention to the following requirements:
- the culture needs partial shade from large shrubs or trees;
- the soil must be fertile enough. The flower prefers a neutral soil reaction. If the ground is acidic or alkaline, neutralization is advisable;
- it is preferable to choose a small hill, since a lot of moisture accumulates in the lowlands, which can adversely affect the development of the plant and even lead to the death of Periwinkle;
- the landing site must be protected from strong winds.
Previously, the site for the periwinkle Riviera is prepared: they clean, dig up and apply humus, mineral fertilizer (if the soil is poor).
Planting stages
It is recommended to plant bushes in a checkerboard pattern with an interval of 15-30 cm. Sequence of actions:
- Several shallow holes are formed.
- If the soil is too wet (groundwater is close), drain the bottom with small stones.
- The periwinkle is carefully removed from the pot along with an earthen lump, trying not to touch the roots.
- They are planted in holes and covered with fertile soil (you can mix garden soil with humus and compost in a ratio of 2: 1: 1).
- Watering.
Periwinkle bushes Riviera mulch with peat, needles, straw or other materials
Watering and feeding
Periwinkle Riviera does not tolerate frequent watering. If it rains, no additional moisture is required. And even if there is a drought for several days in a row, water should be watered no more than once a week.
It is not necessary to specially feed the Riviera periwinkle bushes. However, the plant is very responsive to fertilization:
- in the spring - urea or saltpeter;
- in summer - humus and peat compost or a complex mineral composition (2 times per season - in June and July).
Diseases and pests
Riviera periwinkle, like many other hybrids, is distinguished by good resistance not only to weather conditions, but also to diseases and pests. With proper agricultural practices, the bushes rarely suffer from infections. But sometimes they can get sick with powdery mildew. Also, the invasion of pests is not excluded. The danger to culture is represented by:
- aphid;
- shield;
- spider mite and others.
As a preventive measure, it is recommended to observe moderate watering.
A week after transplanting periwinkle Riviera, the bush can be treated with any fungicide: Bordeaux liquid, Topaz, Profit, Ordan
If insects are found on the bushes of the periwinkle Riviera, they can be washed off with water under medium pressure. You can destroy the colony with folk remedies, for example, a solution of ash, shavings of laundry soap, baking soda, infusion of onion peels or chopped garlic. You can also spray the plant with insecticides:
- Green soap;
- Confidor;
- Decis;
- Spark.
Pruning
The main pruning of the Riviera periwinkle is carried out in early spring (late March or early April). At this point, you need to remove all weak, damaged and dry shoots and leaves. Healthy branches are shortened by a third of the length. If scissors are used for this, their blades must be disinfected.
Preparing for winter
The Riviera does not hibernate in open ground, with the exception of the southern regions (where the plant is cut under a stump, spud and mulched). Therefore, for the winter, they are transplanted into a pot (the only requirement for the soil is looseness) and stored in the light at a temperature of 10-15 ° C. Such conditions can be provided on a loggia, an insulated balcony or in a special utility room, a greenhouse.
There is no need to fertilize the Riviera periwinkle before the winter period. The last top dressing is applied no later than August, it can contain both organic and inorganic substances (with the exception of nitrogen).
Reproduction
Riviera periwinkle can be propagated in several available ways:
- Seeds: These must be purchased from the store or from suppliers as the Riviera is a hybrid, not a cultivar.
- Layers - any healthy shoot at the end of summer can be sprinkled with earth a little, after which it will quickly give roots. It is better to separate the layers for the next spring.
- Cuttings 15-20 cm long.To do this, an oblique incision is made at the branch, and the cuttings are planted in open ground (in late spring or early autumn) with an interval of 30 cm.
- By dividing an adult bush (at least three years old). It is advisable to split the bush in the middle or at the end of summer.Each cut should have at least 2-3 healthy shoots.
Photo in landscape
To decorate the garden, the Riviera periwinkle can be used in different ways:
- ground cover (flower carpet);
- mixborders;
- multi-tiered flower beds;
- decoration on the terrace, gazebo;
- compositions with other flowers and ornamental plants.
Periwinkle Riviera in harmony with small flowers and hosts
Conclusion
Periwinkle Riviera F1 is an ampelous plant with flowers that form throughout the summer. Thanks to its long, dense shoots, it is able to completely hide nondescript places in the garden and create a good backdrop for other flowers. Caring for periwinkle is not difficult, so both an experienced gardener and an amateur can cope with this task.
